Soucy S-TECH 7016, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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NOTICE
INADEQUATE TRACK TENSION MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO OTHER COMPONENTS. SEE NEXT
TABLES TO DETERMINE THE SIGNS AND CONSEQUENCES OF WRONG TRACK TENSION.
NOTE
Check the tension after the first 15 hours of operation, and then every 250 hours.
Table 7.1 Track deflection table
Front Track Rear Track
Track System Model
Deflection
(mm / in)
Force
(kg / lb)
Deflection
(mm / in)
Force
(kg / lb)
S-TECH 7016 19
3/4
68
150
19
3/4
68
150
NOTE
• The tolerance is +/- 6mm in each case.
• Those value are indicative. Do not put too much tension on the tracks. It is better to have a slightly loose track.
Table 7.2 Consequences of wrong tension
TENSION SIGNS CONSEQUENCES
Too loose Ratcheting.
vibration increase Premature wear of track.
Loss of traction.
Track derailing
Too tight
Planetary drive noise & overheating Premature wear of planetary gearbox
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